Who has only one bass?

[LJ Michaaels]

Only 1 for me too, 1975 J, don't need anything else.
Never a break down in the 36 years I've owned it
Only broke 2 string in all them years.
Course I know how to take care of my equipment!

 

[MrCincinnati]

only a 5 string j for me - does all I want for now - but I have only been playing a year so it's not like I know or can physically playall that I want anyway haha

 

[bassbenj]

Only 1 for me too, 1975 J, don't need anything else.
Never a break down in the 36 years I've owned it
Only broke 2 string in all them years.
Course I know how to take care of my equipment!

I'm glad that you know how to take care of equipment unlike the rest of us Neanderthals. Personally I just throw my gear into the back of the truck and drive to the gig. I guess that's why I've had things go bad and take a backup bass... Or maybe if I had a 1975 J instead of my 2008 J, I wouldn't have to worry...

I can't believe that after 36 years of playing somebody never saw any trouble... UNLESS they played guitar! We all know that guitar players don't even carry spare strings or will play with the jack dangling out of the instrument. It's always the bass player that has to have a set of guitar strings or a couple of extra drum sticks. And with that in mind, I have to say that in "36" (+) years I've seen a great many things go bad. Cymbals falling and chomping guitar (bass) cords, Instruments kicked over and rendered inoperative, electronics soaked with rain. Numerous broken wires, dead batteries, shorted pots and jacks, and other disasters. Just about seen it all. (Don't dare say "seen it all" because then the "committee in the sky" will come up with a gem just to show me I haven't). Yep, I've seen some people who are naturally lucky. Fall in the septic tank and come up holding a cold coin. That's not me. But if it's you, the keep doing what you are doing since it works.

 

[odin70]

One bass to bind them all

 

[LJ Michaaels]

That's nice Mr bassbenj, I don't know if your trying to give me a hard time or what, but in the 44 years I've been playing, I've NEVER had any trouble with my bass's! And yes I've had to bail out a few guitar players myself. You wish to just toss you equipment around, don't come crying to me!!!!
Also, by the way, we're not talkin bout guitar pickers here I do believe this is about bass players!
Get with the program!!

 

[Jared21]

I have just my aerodyne and its beautiful sounds perfect for my liking so ive never had to buy another wish I had a g&l sometimes but I cant afford one

 

[fourstringbliss]

Maybe I'll reward myself with a second bass when I graduate with my degree in mortuary science.

Then you'll be well qualified to play death metal.

 

[Red Planet]

As Uncle Ray used to say " If ya aint breakin nothin ya aint doin nothin".

 

[Dr. Gonzo82]

For almost a decade I just had my 97 american Fender p.

When I turned 25 I decided to get myself a Ric.

I still have time to think about getting a Jazz or Stingray for my 35th birthday.

 

[gustobassman]

i play only one.. '97 am std. jazz V. been through about 20 since i bought this fender, but since '02 this one's been it.

i do have a custom bass that sits in a case. great woodworking, but not by any means a great bass. great guts, nice woods, lousy bass.

 

[JetBlackJazz]

Hola... tinkered with Squier jazz bass. When i break a string, i just play in a different location on the neck on a different string proficient enough at what im on now to not need to break from it

 

[FretlessDave]

I bought my fretless Pbass brand new in 1978,and except for 1 time when I had it being worked on,it is the only bass I have ever played.

 

[BinkyBassist]

Just my HK. And I love it, it's almost everything I need. Sometimes I feel like I need one or two frets more or a low F#, but I can't live with that. Sure it would be good to have a fretless twin or a back-up or a slap machine, but I don't really need it!!

 

[Sam Evans]

Then you'll be well qualified to play death metal.

What's the best college degree for metal?

 

[Ibanez Bassist]

4 Bass's here.. 3-electric and 1-acoustic electric.. not terribly expensive bass's but enough for me as I am just starting out in the bass world.. Drummer by nature ..

 

[theblackshades]

I have 4. Always keep 4 on me.

 

[1x12]

One Jazz bass. It is enough for me although I understand the many reasons for having more than one.

 

[Road-Dog]

I kinda fit this catagory,I have a 72 Precision which is played for all rock,blues and country type gigs. And a 86 Fretless Jazz which is used for acoustic gigs.
I only take one to the job and have had both since they were new. Sometimes the only way to do a job is with the right tool.

 

[wideload]

I only play an Alembic Rogue 5. Its the best for Christian Lounge Metal.

 

[krovx]

Only 1 for me too, 1975 J, don't need anything else.
Never a break down in the 36 years I've owned it
Only broke 2 string in all them years.
Course I know how to take care of my equipment!

I'm glad that you know how to take care of equipment unlike the rest of us Neanderthals. Personally I just throw my gear into the back of the truck and drive to the gig. I guess that's why I've had things go bad and take a backup bass... Or maybe if I had a 1975 J instead of my 2008 J, I wouldn't have to worry...

I can't believe that after 36 years of playing somebody never saw any trouble... UNLESS they played guitar! We all know that guitar players don't even carry spare strings or will play with the jack dangling out of the instrument. It's always the bass player that has to have a set of guitar strings or a couple of extra drum sticks. And with that in mind, I have to say that in "36" (+) years I've seen a great many things go bad. Cymbals falling and chomping guitar (bass) cords, Instruments kicked over and rendered inoperative, electronics soaked with rain. Numerous broken wires, dead batteries, shorted pots and jacks, and other disasters. Just about seen it all. (Don't dare say "seen it all" because then the "committee in the sky" will come up with a gem just to show me I haven't). Yep, I've seen some people who are naturally lucky. Fall in the septic tank and come up holding a cold coin. That's not me. But if it's you, the keep doing what you are doing since it works.

That's nice Mr bassbenj, I don't know if your trying to give me a hard time or what, but in the 44 years I've been playing, I've NEVER had any trouble with my bass's! And yes I've had to bail out a few guitar players myself. You wish to just toss you equipment around, don't come crying to me!!!!
Also, by the way, we're not talkin bout guitar pickers here I do believe this is about bass players!
Get with the program!!

LOL... calm down boys!

Seriously though LJ, is this the bass you are talking about, the one listed in your profile?

"1975 Jbass w/ EMG's, Hipshot tuners, Bass ass III bridge, USA custom neck"

Doesn't seem like the same bass you started with I am all for upgrading / replacing stuff when need be.